We are the Linux kernel team at Microsoft, and if you are an experienced Linux kernel developer, this is the job for you! Our team plays a key leadership role at Microsoft by driving Linux kernel technologies, solutions and strategy in Azure. Our team drives new technologies and solutions for Linux into the Microsoft Cloud.

As a Principal SW Engineer, in this role, you will work closely with both internal and external customers, coordinate design and coding across a number of live projects, and partner with multiple independent teams in disparate geographic locations. Our team is responsible for all the Linux kernel work to make Azure successful and make sure Linux is a first-class environment on Microsoft platforms. You will work closely with the Linux kernel community and the Windows kernel teams to help customers bridge the gap between Windows and Linux make sure Hyper-V is the best hypervisor for hosting Linux workloads. You will be working on research and development in cutting edge accelerations and optimizations to power future public and private clouds. You will define and push the limits of new technologies -- working with the latest hardware, the largest servers, and even larger datacenters.

We’re looking for a creative leader like you with the following skills:

*Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

*Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to askstaff@microsoft.com.

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